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Many downtowns are a lot quieter than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic.

With more people working from home, businesses that depended on a downtown workforce struggled and some closed for good. Habits also have changed over the last couple years and some people are now less likely to head downtown to shop or find entertainment. 

Town centers are always reinventing themselves, but the waves of recent change pose new challenges for traditional downtowns.

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talked about how cities in Greater Minnesota are trying to reimagine their downtowns and create that vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, public spaces, businesses and — most importantly — people.

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Downtowns took a big hit during the COVID-19 pandemic as many people shifted to remote work and embraced new habits. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how cities in greater Minnesota are trying to bring the people back and create vibrant and inclusive town centers.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Downtowns emptied during the COVID-19 pandemic as many people shifted to remote work and embraced new habits. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how cities in Greater Minnesota are trying to bring the people back and create vibrant and inclusive town centers.  

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